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Silgan Announces Record First Quarter Earnings and Confirms Full Year Earnings Outlook

Highlights

Record net income per share of $0.41

Record adjusted net income per share of $0.42

Continued significant improvement in the plastic container business

Strong growth and accretion from Dispensing Systems operations

Announced redemption of all outstanding 5% Senior Notes

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 25, 2018--
Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid
packaging for consumer goods products, today reported first quarter 2018
net income of $45.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, as compared to
first quarter 2017 net income of $23.2 million, or $0.21 per diluted
share.

“We are pleased with our first quarter 2018 results, as we reported
record adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.42, an increase of
35.5 percent over the prior year period,” said Tony Allott, President
and CEO. “Our closures business continued its strong performance
primarily as a result of the inclusion of the Dispensing Systems
operations, which was further enhanced by higher volumes in the
fragrance, health care and lawn and garden markets. Our plastic
container business benefitted in the first quarter of 2018 from higher
volumes and continued strong operating performance. As expected, segment
income in our metal container business was lower than the prior year, as
the planned reduction in the seasonal inventory build resulted in a less
favorable absorption of overhead costs,” continued Mr. Allott. “Since
much of our performance in the quarter was driven by timing factors, we
are confirming our full year 2018 earnings estimate of adjusted net
income per diluted share in the range of $2.03 to $2.13, an increase of
26 percent at the midpoint of the range as compared to 2017,” concluded
Mr. Allott.

Adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.42 for the first quarter of
2018, after an adjustment increasing net income per diluted share by
$0.01. Adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.31 for the first
quarter of 2017, after adjustments increasing net income per diluted
share by $0.10. A reconciliation of net income per diluted share to
“adjusted net income per diluted share,” a Non-GAAP financial measure
used by the Company that adjusts net income per diluted share for
certain items, can be found in Tables A and B at the back of this press
release.

All per share amounts for the first quarter of 2017 have been adjusted
for the two-for-one stock split that occurred on May 26, 2017.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2018 were $1.01 billion, an increase
of $206.9 million, or 25.7 percent, as compared to $805.4 million in
2017. This increase was the result of the acquisition of the Dispensing
Systems operations in April 2017 and higher net sales in each of the
businesses.

Income before interest and income taxes for the first quarter of 2018
was $92.2 million, an increase of $35.4 million, or 62.3 percent, as
compared to $56.8 million for the first quarter of 2017, and margins
increased to 9.1 percent from 7.1 percent for the same periods. The
increase in income before interest and income taxes was the result of
higher segment income in the closures and plastic container businesses,
partially offset by lower segment income in the metal container
business. Rationalization charges were $0.7 million and $0.9 million in
the first quarters of 2018 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, the
first quarter of 2017 included costs attributed to announced
acquisitions of $13.2 million.

Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of
debt for the first quarter of 2018 was $30.5 million, an increase of
$10.1 million as compared to the first quarter of 2017. This increase
was primarily due to higher average outstanding borrowings principally
as a result of borrowings for the acquisition of Dispensing Systems and
higher weighted average interest rates. Loss on early extinguishment of
debt of $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2017 was primarily a result
of the prepayment of outstanding U.S. term loans and Euro term loans
under the previous senior secured credit facility in conjunction with
the issuance of the 4 ¾% senior notes due 2025 and the 3 ¼% senior notes
due 2025.

The effective tax rates were 25.9 percent and 31.0 percent for the first
quarters of 2018 and 2017, respectively. The effective tax rate in the
first quarter of 2018 benefitted from the recently enacted U.S. Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act of 2017, partially offset by higher income in less
favorable tax jurisdictions. The effective tax rate in the first quarter
of 2017 benefitted from higher income in more favorable tax
jurisdictions.

Metal Containers

Net sales of the metal container business were $486.0 million for the
first quarter of 2018, an increase of $19.8 million, or 4.2 percent, as
compared to $466.2 million in the first quarter of 2017. This increase
was primarily the result of the pass through of higher raw material and
other manufacturing costs and the impact of favorable foreign currency
translation, partially offset by a less favorable mix of products sold
and lower unit volumes of approximately two percent. Unit volumes
declined primarily as a result of lower volumes with certain customers
who bought ahead in the fourth quarter of 2017, the carry-over impact
from a customer loss in the prior year and a customer plant shutdown in
the fruit market, partially offset by continued growth in volumes for
pet food.

Segment income of the metal container business in the first quarter of
2018 decreased $6.8 million to $37.1 million as compared to $43.9
million in the first quarter of 2017, and segment income margin
decreased to 7.6 percent from 9.4 percent over the same periods. The
decrease in segment income was primarily attributable to the unfavorable
impact from the planned lower seasonal inventory build in the first
quarter of 2018 as compared to the prior year period, a less favorable
mix of products sold, lower unit volumes and foreign currency
transaction gains in the prior year period, partially offset by lower
manufacturing costs.

Closures

Net sales of the closures business were $370.3 million in the first
quarter of 2018, an increase of $172.6 million, or 87.3 percent, as
compared to $197.7 million in the first quarter of 2017. This increase
was primarily the result of the inclusion of the Dispensing Systems
operations which was acquired in April 2017, the impact of favorable
foreign currency translation and the pass through of higher raw material
costs, partially offset by lower unit volumes of approximately four
percent in the legacy closures operations principally as a result of the
timing of customer purchases for the single-serve beverage market.

Segment income of the closures business for the first quarter of 2018
increased $24.4 million to $48.2 million as compared to $23.8 million in
the first quarter of 2017, and segment income margin increased to 13.0
percent from 12.0 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment
income was primarily due to the inclusion of the Dispensing Systems
operations and continued strong operating performance despite lower unit
volumes in the legacy closures operations.

Plastic Containers

Net sales of the plastic container business were $156.0 million in the
first quarter of 2018, an increase of $14.5 million, or 10.2 percent, as
compared to $141.5 million in the first quarter of 2017. This increase
was principally due to the pass through of higher raw material costs,
higher volumes of approximately five percent and the impact of favorable
foreign currency translation.

Segment income of the plastic container business for the first quarter
of 2018 was $11.1 million, an increase of $4.3 million as compared to
$6.8 million in the first quarter of 2017, and segment income margin
increased to 7.1 percent from 4.8 percent over the same periods. The
increase in segment income was primarily attributable to higher volumes
and lower manufacturing costs.

Outlook for 2018

The Company confirmed its estimate of adjusted net income per diluted
share for the full year of 2018 in the range of $2.03 to $2.13, which
excludes rationalization charges and loss on early extinguishment of
debt. This estimate compares to adjusted net income per diluted share
for the full year of 2017 of $1.65.

The Company is providing an estimate of adjusted net income per diluted
share for the second quarter of 2018, which excludes rationalization
charges and loss on early extinguishment of debt, in the range of $0.50
to $0.54. At the midpoint of this range, this estimate reflects a 48.6
percent increase over adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.35 in
the second quarter of 2017. The earnings estimate for the second quarter
of 2018 anticipates improvement in each of the businesses over the prior
year period. The second quarter of 2017 included the unfavorable impact
of an $11.9 million charge for the write-up of inventory of the
Dispensing Systems operations for purchase accounting.

Conference Call

Silgan Holdings Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss the
Company’s results for the first quarter of 2018 at 11:00 a.m. eastern
time on April 25, 2018. The toll free number for those in the U.S. and
Canada is (800) 289-0438, and the number for international callers is
(323) 794-2423. For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped
rebroadcast will be available through May 9, 2018. To access the
rebroadcast, U.S. and Canadian callers should dial (888) 203-1112, and
international callers should dial (719) 457-0820. The pass code is
2087308.

Silgan is a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods
products with annual net sales of approximately $4.1 billion in 2017.
Silgan operates 99 manufacturing facilities in North and South America,
Europe and Asia. The Company is a leading supplier of metal containers
in North America and Europe for food and general line products. The
Company is also a leading worldwide supplier of metal and plastic
closures and dispensing systems for food, beverage, health care, garden,
personal care, home and beauty products. In addition, the Company is a
leading supplier of plastic containers for shelf-stable food and
personal care products in North America.

Statements included in this press release which are not historical facts
are forward looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking
statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs
concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a
number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those
described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2017 and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, the
actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company could
differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward
looking statements.

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

For the quarter ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2018

2017

Net sales

$1,012.3

$ 805.4

Cost of goods sold (1)

852.3

687.4

Gross profit

160.0

118.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)

76.7

68.6

Rationalization charges

0.7

0.9

Other pension and postretirement (1)

(9.6)

(8.3)

Income before interest and income taxes

92.2

56.8

Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment
of debt

30.5

20.4

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

-

2.7

Interest and other debt expense

30.5

23.1

Income before income taxes

61.7

33.7

Provision for income taxes

16.0

10.5

Net income

$ 45.7

$ 23.2

Earnings per share: (2)

Basic net income per share

$0.41

$0.21

Diluted net income per share

$0.41

$0.21

Cash dividends per common share (2)

$0.10

$0.09

Weighted average shares (000’s): (2)

Basic

110,492

110,231

Diluted

111,558

111,215

(1)

Includes the impact of the Accounting Standards Update issued by
the Financial Accounting Standards Board which amended the
presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit
costs to report certain components, including interest cost,
expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost
or credits and actuarial gains and losses, separately. These items
have been restated from cost of goods sold and selling, general
and administrative expenses to other pension and postretirement
for each of the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

(2)

Per share and share amounts for 2017 have been adjusted for the
two-for-one stock split that occurred on May 26, 2017.

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONSOLIDATED SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the quarter ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2018

2017

Net sales:

Metal containers

$ 486.0

$466.2

Closures

370.3

197.7

Plastic containers

156.0

141.5

Consolidated

$1,012.3

$805.4

Segment income:

Metal containers (a)

$ 37.1

$ 43.9

Closures (b)

48.2

23.8

Plastic containers (c)

11.1

6.8

Corporate (d)

(4.2)

(17.7)

Consolidated

$ 92.2

$ 56.8

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in millions)

March 31,

March 31,

Dec. 31,

2018

2017

2017

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 174.5

$ 350.6

$ 53.5

Trade accounts receivable, net

578.6

331.7

454.6

Inventories

743.3

712.9

721.3

Other current assets

72.1

48.4

62.5

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,502.9

1,166.6

1,489.9

Other assets, net

1,881.1

1,039.8

1,863.6

Total assets

$4,952.5

$3,650.0

$4,645.4

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:

Current liabilities, excluding debt

$ 700.6

$ 512.8

$ 849.4

Current and long-term debt

2,933.4

2,172.0

2,547.3

Other liabilities

493.7

474.9

482.6

Stockholders’ equity

824.8

490.3

766.1

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$4,952.5

$3,650.0

$4,645.4

(a)

Includes rationalization charges of $0.5 million and $0.7 million in
2018 and 2017, respectively.

(b)

Includes rationalization charges of $0.1 million in 2017.

(c)

Includes rationalization charges of $0.2 million and $0.1 million in
2018 and 2017, respectively.

(d)

Includes costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $13.2 million
in 2017.

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

For the quarter ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2018

2017

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

Net income

$ 45.7

$ 23.2

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

48.9

37.6

Rationalization charges

0.7

0.9

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

-

2.7

Other changes that provided (used) cash:

Trade accounts receivable, net

(49.6)

(41.5)

Inventories

(74.5)

(107.4)

Trade accounts payable and other changes, net

(61.4)

(56.4)

Net cash used in operating activities

(90.2)

(140.9)

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(49.2)

(38.9)

Other investing activities

0.8

0.4

Net cash used in investing activities

(48.4)

(38.5)

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

Dividends paid on common stock

(11.3)

(10.1)

Changes in outstanding checks – principally vendors

(87.8)

(78.9)

Net borrowings and other financing activities

357.4

594.3

Net cash provided by financing activities

258.3

505.3

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

1.3

-

Cash and cash equivalents:

Net increase

121.0

325.9

Balance at beginning of year

53.5

24.7

Balance at end of period

$174.5

$350.6

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE (1) (2)

(UNAUDITED)

For the quarter ended March 31,

Table A

2018

2017

Net income per diluted share as reported

$0.41

$0.21

Adjustments:

Rationalization charges

0.01

-

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

-

0.02

Costs attributed to announced acquisitions

-

0.08

Adjusted net income per diluted share

$0.42

$0.31

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE (1)

(UNAUDITED)

For the quarter and year ended,

Table B

Second Quarter

Year Ended

June 30,

December 31,

Estimated

Actual

Estimated

Actual

Low

High

Low

High

2018

2018

2017

2018

2018

2017

Net income per diluted share as estimated

for 2018 and as reported for 2017

$0.49

$0.53

$0.25

$2.01

$2.11

$2.42

Adjustments:

Rationalization charges

-

-

0.02

0.01

0.01

0.04

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

0.01

0.01

0.02

0.01

0.01

0.04

Costs attributed to announced acquisitions

-

-

0.06

-

-

0.15

Effective tax rate adjustments

-

-

-

-

-

(1.00)

Adjusted net income per diluted share as estimated for 2018 and
presented for 2017

$0.50

$0.54

$0.35

$2.03

$2.13

$1.65

(1)

The Company has presented adjusted net income per diluted share
for the periods covered by this press release, which measure is a
Non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s management believes it
is useful to exclude rationalization charges, costs attributed to
announced acquisitions, the loss on early extinguishment of debt
and the effective tax rate adjustments primarily due to the
recently enacted U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 from its net
income per diluted share as calculated under U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles because such Non-GAAP financial
measure allows for a more appropriate evaluation of its operating
results. While rationalization costs are incurred on a regular
basis, management views these costs more as an investment to
generate savings rather than period costs. Costs attributed to
announced acquisitions consist of third party fees and expenses
that are viewed by management as part of the acquisition and not
indicative of the on-going cost structure of the Company. The loss
on early extinguishment of debt consists of third party fees and
expenses incurred or debt costs written off that are viewed by
management as part of the cost of prepayment of debt and not
indicative of the on-going cost structure of the Company. The
effective tax rate adjustments are primarily a result of the
impact of the recently enacted U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
principally as a result of the revaluation of the net deferred tax
liabilities at the new lower estimated corporate tax rate and is
viewed by the Company as a period adjustment that is not
indicative of the effective tax rate of the Company. Such Non-GAAP
financial measure is not in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles and should not be considered in
isolation but should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
condensed consolidated statements of income and the other
information presented herein. Additionally, such Non-GAAP
financial measure should not be considered a substitute for net
income per diluted share as calculated under U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to
similarly titled measures of other companies.

(2)

Per share and share amounts for the first quarter of 2017 have been
adjusted for the two-for-one stock split that occurred on May 26,
2017.